The best time to prepare for a hurricane is well before you hear warnings on the radio. Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 25-31, is a time to get ready for whatever comes your way when New England hurricane season hits June 1 through November 30.

Preparing for a hurricane requires time and effort, but it will be well spent should a storm make its way to your section of the state. Remember to share these tips and tools to help make Hurricane Preparedness Week a success.

What are your hurricane preparedness tips? Share them by commenting below, or tweeting at @MassGov.

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After a long snowy winter, it’s no surprise that Massachusetts residents are enjoying the warmer weather — but as you dive into summer activities, make sure you’re doing them safely. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), Department of Public Health (DPH), and Department …Continue Reading How to Have a Safe Summer in Massachusetts

This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). While the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, historically the most active time for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Northern Atlantic is August to October. As such, …Continue Reading Hurricane Preparedness: Be Ready Before the Storm

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